Aspire Teacher Resident

Aspire Public Schools • Bay Area, CA

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About The Position

The Aspire Bay Area Teacher Residency at Alder GSE is an affordable, one-year pathway for aspiring educators to earn a Master’s degree and teaching credential while gaining hands-on classroom experience. The program combines coursework led by Alder GSE faculty with a mentorship-based co-teaching model in a TK–12 classroom. Upon completion, graduates receive priority consideration for full-time teaching positions within Aspire Bay Area.

For the 2027–2028 residency cohort, Aspire Bay Area is recruiting candidates in SPED, Math, Social Science, Science, and Multiple Subject. K–12 partner residency opportunities are available in East Palo Alto, Richmond, and Oakland. Residents are not employees of the school.

Requirements

• Complete a bachelor’s degree by the end of June 2027.
• Be eligible to work in the United States, including DACA recipients, permanent residents, or U.S. citizens.

Nice To Haves

• A GPA of 2.65 is preferred; applicants with a GPA below 2.65 are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rigorous coursework led by Alder GSE faculty.
• Gain hands-on classroom experience through a mentorship-based co-teaching model in a TK–12 classroom.

Benefits

• $51,000 stipend.
• $10,000 Golden State Teacher Grant via either the state or Alder.
• Additional funding for SPED candidates may be available.
• Up to $5,600 in federal grants.
• Alder Tuition Scholarship of up to $10,000.
• Up to $20,500 in federal loans.
• Priority hiring consideration for a full-time position within Aspire Bay Area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level